Ebay's uselessness when it comes to bad car sellers

[volvic_g]

Anyone else been left to fend for themselves when they've bought a misdescribed vehcle via ebay and paypal off a bad seller?

[plpmr]

If they know the rules - unfortunately the seller can get the neg removed.

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@volvic_g

eBay are not really concerned about vehicles as the sales are Caveat Emptor & not protected by eBay or Paypal (THIS IS STATED IN THEIR t&c)

Getting caught out is usually because of naive buyers

General rules

• Vehicle sales are Caveat Emptor
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• There is no protection in eBay or Paypal for vehicle sales
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• There are a few simple rues when buying any vehicle on ebay.....
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• Never buy a vehicle other than cash on collection
• Always inspect thoroughly BEFORE handing over any money
• Ensure you check the vehicle is HPI clear
• Ensure the vehicle is not on the insurance database
• Only collect from the address on the V5
• Make sure chassis & engine numbers match those on the V5
• Make sure these numbers also match those on any MOT certificates
• Check the vehicle MOT history online (free at https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history) taking special note of past fails & advisories
• Ideally take someone who knows their way around vehicles like a mechanic
• Look online for any reprted faults on the make/model you are considering purchasing & look for any of these on the actual vehicle
• The absolute ideal is to arrange an AA inspection before purchase.....all respectable sellers should allow this
• Do not pay a deposit, these are not permitted on eBay & not protected under eBay or Paypal rules
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• EBAY DO NOT OPERATE ANY SCHEMES WHERE YOU WILL HAVE 7/14 DAYS (ETC) TO CHECK A VEHICLE & IF NOT HAPPY CLAIM A REFUND - IF ANY SELLER SUGGESTS THIS THEN RUN A MILE AS IT IS THE OLDEST SCAM IN THE BOOK !!

• EBAY AND PAYPAL HAVE NO HOLDING BANK ACCOUNTS
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• EBAY AND PAYPAL DO NOT OFFER ANY DELIVERY SERVICES